Henry Berg-Brousseau, a transgender rights advocate & deputy press secretary for politics for HRC, has died. He was 24. 🧵 Here's a little bit about him & why his life - and death - matter:

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The saga of the speakers votes this week may just be what DC political Twitter has been training for

"For me, this is a chance of a lifetime to see so many original works in one place and I wanted my son to experience them, too." clickondetroit.com/features/2023/…

The DIA has been nominated for Best Art Museum in the 2023 USATODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards, and we need your support by voting for us! 🥳 You can vote once a day for the next four weeks using this link: 10best.com/awards/travel/… Voting ends Monday, February 13!

Commentary: Yes, the Oscars often snub Black talent. Start paying heed to awards shows that don't latimes.com/entertainment-… via Shawn Edwards

Congratulations to the Detroit Inst of Arts for being named the #1 Art Museum in the United States by USA TODAY! 🖼 With over 65,000 works, the DIA is a breathtaking Beaux-Arts museum and iconic Detroit attraction worth returning to again and again. 📸 civeza via Instagram

It's official: #Estonia has legalised marriage equality. We join other Nordic nations with this historic decision. I'm proud of my country. We're building a society where everyone’s rights are respected and people can love freely. The decision will enter into force from 2024.

The 94-year-old British-Ghanaian photographer James Barnor calls himself “Lucky Jim” recalling a career spanning six decades and two continents. He’s celebrated in a major survey at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Brooklyn Museum’s “Africa Fashion.” nyti.ms/3PCyDfT

you can definitely tell who did her debate prep

Americans yearn for loveable nerds named Steve

It's an honor to share that I've joined the Vermont Democrats as Executive Director! #vtpoli vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont-d…

Since becoming Executive Director of Vermont Democrats, I’ve been reflecting on the kid I once was — a shy girl from the Northeast Kingdom who rarely saw herself reflected in politics. I’d tell her: You belong here — exactly as you are 🏳️‍🌈 #LesbianVisibilityDay

The schedule:

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The Detroit Institute of Arts is giving a preview of a powerful exhibition showcasing talented Anishinaabe artists from the Great Lakes. clickondetroit.com/news/local/202…